Kick Off Session to introduce the concept and provide a 09/10 services guide overview.
Consider having Jim, the RCs and/or Elaine/Rob/John could give the service guide piece since they are most familiar with all services, this will also help getting everyone involved.
Send out survey to staff prior to meeting to get ideas of what should be offered to the staff
Consider an organization structure for workshops in to like groups (financial applications, productivity tools, classroom solutions) and main idea categories (soft skills, tool training, familiarization/overview).
Add specificity for some of these, for example is the workshop a conceptual overview or actual "how to" training.
Add a rating system based level of interest (very interested, somewhat interested, no interest.
Get feedback from managers about PD they believe their department would benefit from.
Distance Education- Video Conferencing (overview), video streaming, online courses- Sarah
Wikis/Blogs -Wiki=Multiple users building Web Content - Model Schools
Virtualization (Detailed Features)- Sean
Video Conferencing (Technical Support Training) - Sarah and John
Daptiv- (Overview)-A Project Management Tool and much more! - Erv
Remote Support (Overview)-Centralized LAN support service - Anthony
Netbooks- Cheap, small mini-laptops(Overview) - Larry Swack?
CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)- Elaine
LHRIC Phone System - Jim Amell
Primer on Contracts and Billing - Elaine
NEEDED: Brochure
Web Site
MLP listings
VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSIONS- Todd and James?
IDEAS for mini-workshops - TIE THE WORKSHOPS DIRECTLY TO HOW THEY RELATE TO THE STRAT PLAN
Strengthen and Empower the Consortium
Communicate Our Value and the Value of Technology More Effectively
Use Our Educational Focus to Guide Us
Adopt Simplicity as a Core Value
Bring Appropriate Solutions to Meet Our District’s Needs
Wiki/BLogs
My Leaning Plan
Google Docs
Survey Monkey
Smart Boards / elmos
Video Conference
Mail / Calendar System
Windows Live
Vendors - Dell etc
eSchool Data / next Gen / Infinite Campus / eSchool Plus
Finance Manager
WinCap
School 2.0
Public Speaking
Daptiv Training
Hand helds
EXPRESS
Purchasing 101 - BOCES software bid
Funding sources / aid
Web Page design (School World)
COSER Regulations
LT Suggestions- 2-19-09 Should we make this mandatory or not? Possibly one required and one not. Add Personal (soft) skills- like effective coordination. Some accountability is needed List out some workshops already available such as “Writing for the Web”
Possibly use a consultant
Other possible areas:
-Conducting an effective Meeting
-Team building
Use courses/seminars already provided- both off and online. Provide a catalog and organize for our staff.
IDEAS:
Kick Off Session to introduce the concept and provide a 09/10 services guide overview.
Consider having Jim, the RCs and/or Elaine/Rob/John could give the service guide piece since they are most familiar with all services, this will also help getting everyone involved.
Send out survey to staff prior to meeting to get ideas of what should be offered to the staff
Consider an organization structure for workshops in to like groups (financial applications, productivity tools, classroom solutions) and main idea categories (soft skills, tool training, familiarization/overview).
Add specificity for some of these, for example is the workshop a conceptual overview or actual "how to" training.
Add a rating system based level of interest (very interested, somewhat interested, no interest.
Get feedback from managers about PD they believe their department would benefit from.
Link to services guide: http://www.swboces.org/public.cfm?subpage=360
Results of Voting:
Brochure
Web Site
MLP listings
VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSIONS- Todd and James?
IDEAS for mini-workshops - TIE THE WORKSHOPS DIRECTLY TO HOW THEY RELATE TO THE STRAT PLAN
LT Suggestions- 2-19-09
Should we make this mandatory or not? Possibly one required and one not.
Add Personal (soft) skills- like effective coordination. Some accountability is needed
List out some workshops already available such as “Writing for the Web”
Possibly use a consultant
Other possible areas:
-Conducting an effective Meeting
-Team building
Use courses/seminars already provided- both off and online. Provide a catalog and organize for our staff.